Initiatives and associations that are committed to protecting the oceans now have the opportunity to apply for the 20,000 euro "ocean tribute" award 2025. The prize will be awarded at boot Düsseldorf on 20 January 2025 and honours projects that are committed to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 14.
Interested parties have until 31 August to submit their applications. A jury of experts will then deliberate, scrutinise the projects and select five finalists, who will then be chosen in a public vote. on this website are presented. The following criteria play an important role here:
- Effectiveness in terms of the sustainability goal
- Participation of people in the project
- Networking the initiative
Award for international projects
International projects have already been honoured in recent years, including the ECOP Africa" networkwhich is committed to a healthy ocean with nature-based carbon removal and aquaculture strategies in Africa. With measures against illegal fishing and sustainable aquaculture, the network was able to convince the jury and the public.
boot Düsseldorf supports the winners of the "ocean tribute" award even after the award ceremony by presenting them in newsletters and on its social media platforms. An interview with those responsible for the "ECOP Africa" network will be published on LinkedIn this month.
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boot Düsseldorf presents "ocean tribute" award
The "ocean tribute" award provides a platform for outstanding initiatives in marine conservation and motivates people to get involved - an important step towards preserving the world's oceans. In addition to prominent winners such as the German yachtsman Bors Herrmann, the award primarily honours campaigns and initiatives that develop individual ideas and solutions for regional marine conservation. boot Düsseldorf, Fürst Albert II and the German Ocean Foundation jointly award the prize.
